Central News: 27.07.1982: University Studies Falklands War Press Coverage

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Summary

A study of press coverage of the Falklands war is being carried out by students at Leicester University.

Year:

1982

Duration:

0:02:15

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

16mm

Description

The Centre for Mass Communication at Leicester University is carrying out a study of the various news reports of the Falklands war. Defence officials have accused the press of bias in their reporting of the conflict however the press have hit back by accusing the government of withholding vital information. We see an establishing shot of the Centre for Mass Communication at Leicester University; students watching a video recordings of news broadcasts. Malcolm Munro interviews Professor James Halloran from the university about the project.


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